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A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Denko Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5563'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.67 Med: 2.05 Max: 6.05
Current: 4.9
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nippon Denko Co was 6.05. The lowest was -1.67. And the median was 2.05.
TSE:5563's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 67.47% of 495
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs TSE:5563: 4.90
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Nippon Denko Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nippon Denko Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Denko Co's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:5563 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Denko Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nippon Denko Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Denko Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Denko Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Nippon Denko Co (TSE:5563) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.82 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #334 out of 495 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Nippon Denko Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nippon Denko Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.82. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #334 out of 495 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Denko Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Denko Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #334 out of 495 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nippon Denko Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.92. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.92, based on 495 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Denko Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Denko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co (TSE:5563) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円320.42, compared to a current price of 円444.00 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.82. Nippon Denko Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Denko Co (TSE:5563), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.82 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Nippon Denko Co (TSE:5563) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円444.00 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円320.42.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Denko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5563:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.82
GF Value™: 円320.42 vs. price of 円444.00 (38.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5563 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Denko Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of ferroalloys. In addition, it is also involved in the electric power generation. The company's core business activities are categorized into four segments: Ferroalloys, Functional Materials, Environment, and Other. The company serves a diverse range of markets including power companies, agricultural cooperatives, local governments and companies discharging industrial waste.
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